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FN51 OYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 OYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,879 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 84,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid light illuminated (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported joint at rear has fixing missing (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limits

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear caliper or park brake cable requires attention

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

metal brake pipes to o/s/f and n/s/f hoses becoming corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to off side rear, near side front and the off side front metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front headlamp beam images are weak.

off and near side front tyres are starting to perish.

off side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

rear registration plate is extensivly dirty.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 73,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to off side rear, near side front and the off side front metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front headlamp beam images are weak.

off and near side front tyres are starting to perish.

off side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

rear registration plate is extensivly dirty.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 21 Jan 2012 58,859 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heavy corrosion.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked, uneven, splits in tread and worn close to the legal limit.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded and pitted.

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked and nail in tread.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 58,859 miles

exhaust heavy corrosion.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked, uneven, splits in tread and worn close to the legal limit.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded and pitted.

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked and nail in tread.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,957 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 51,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 48,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes spongy

Fail 8 Dec 2007 48,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc warped

strong advisory on front discs

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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FN51 OYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 OYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN51 OYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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